The Many Medicinal Wonders of the Mint Family
Thursday, June 25 | 9:00 am – 10:30 am
The Many Medicinal Wonders of the Mint Family
The mint family is one of the most versatile and beneficial groups of medicinal plants—yet it’s often overlooked. In this outdoor workshop with clinical herbalist and educator Cameron Strouss, you will learn discover how eleven beloved medicinal mints can support your well-being. You’ll have the chance to smell, taste, and learn practical ways to begin incorporating these plants into your daily life—no prior experience needed.
*Plants featured include peppermint, spearmint, thyme, rosemary, lemon balm, holy basil, catnip, bee balm, motherwort, skullcap, and self-heal.
Instructor: Cameron Strouss
Cameron is an experienced herbal educator and clinical herbalist dedicated to making herbal medicine accessible through practical, science-based education. As the founder of Deep Roots School of Foraging and Herbal Medicine, she has developed comprehensive programs teaching thousands of students the practical applications of herbal medicine in professional-grade herbal care.
Her teaching integrates 15 years of herbal study, 9 years of clinical work, and over 4,000 hours of scientific and herbal education. Cameron holds a Biology degree from the University of Montevallo, Clinical Herbal Certification from The Eclectic School of Herbal Medicine, and is a graduate of the Southeastern Institute for Traditional Herbal Studies.
She maintains professional credentials as an FH, RH (AHG), and Level 1 Aromatherapist and is the published author of Wild Wellness: A Journal for Medicinal Foraging. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes empowering students to reclaim their health while fostering deeper connections to the natural world.
Location: Bruno Vegetable Garden
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Cancellation & Refund Policy
Refunds (minus a $15 processing fee) will be given for Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens programs priced at $25 or more if notification is made at least 10 business days prior to class start date. (You are always welcome to send another person under your registration if you cannot attend.) Transfers may be made to programs of equal value at no additional fee. We reserve the right to cancel classes due to lack of participation or other unforeseen circumstances. Please note that programs are held rain or shine; in extreme weather conditions, programs may be canceled for your safety and the safety of staff and volunteers. If we cancel a program for any of these reasons, we will issue a full refund.
